Challenge 369 / 1747

Tarrasch went wrong against Alekhine

St Petersburg f 1914. Siegbert Tarrasch was clearly winning here. He played Qg6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 39 and find what he missed. Alexander Alekhine still has to be beaten.

Alekhine, Alexander – Tarrasch, Siegbert
St Petersburg f 1914 · 1-0
You play Black
Portrait of Alexander Alekhine

Alexander Alekhine

“The Conqueror”
Classical Peak 2750
  • Opponent: Alexander Alekhine
  • Difficulty: FIDE Master
  • Goal: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
  • Reward: Siegbert Tarrasch challenge · St Petersburg f 1914. Siegbert Tarrasch was clearly winning here. He played Qg6, and he was lost. Take Black from move 39 and find what he missed. Alexander Alekhine still has to be beaten.
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  • The Executioner 0/5
  • Second Chances 0/5
  • Technique 0/5
  • Only Move 0/5
  • The Karpov File 0/3
  • The Tal File 0/3
  • The Fischer File 0/3
  • Across the Board from Kortschnoj 0/3